When Does It End

About the Book

The journey into adulthood is never easy. For those born into poverty, the struggle is harder as there are so many hurdles to overcome. This book tells the story of someone who has lived such a life and her many trials and tribulations along the way. She was faced with more downs than ups, experiencing heartache, tragedy, grief, and loss. Through it all, she remained focused and never gave up. Faith, hope, and perseverance played a major role in her life. Putting one weary foot in front of the other, step by merciful step, she continued on her journey through life—never once giving up and trusting in the Almighty to pull her through. Putting her faith and trust in him and placing her life in his hands, she believed that what couldn’t kill her would make her stronger and resilient. God stood by her throughout her tough long journey, shielding, protecting, and sheltering her from the merciless tides of life; building her up and sustaining her; and equipping her with love, wisdom, and understanding beyond measure. She withstood all that life threw at her and achieved victory beyond measure. Whenever she was down to nothing, God was up to something. This is a truly inspirational read. Touching, heartbreaking, sad, motivational, educational, and memorable.

About the Author

I was born Aimee Blackburn on Two Rivers Farm way back in the woods, in a British colony in Africa in the year 1960. We later moved to a big city where we lived in a poor community and in an extremely impoverished household. I was the sixth surviving child in a family of eight children. We lived from hand to mouth as my parents never went out to work. We were dependent on help from the local Roman Catholic Church and social welfare. Poverty and trying times notwithstanding, the early years were beautiful – I had not a care in the world. We lived on a large plot and planted our fields during the rainy season. Food was abundant in the home then, though most times we lived from day to day, barely scraping a living. During my primary school years, I loved attending school where I met many new friends. Reading became my greatest passion, and I devoured as many books as I could get my little hands on. This all changed in my teenage years when my country faced internal war. My life was turned upside down and I experienced a great deal of pain and suffering. As a teenager, I chose the wrong paths and travelled the wrong roads. Looking back, I realise that what I lacked most was guidance. I later settled down to married life and became a devoted wife and mother. I have been through many trials, and have come through a stronger and a better person. I have learnt to make the best of any situation I find myself in, and to work to the best of my ability at anything I do. I am a widow, and have two grown sons, who work and live in another city. I was inspired to write this book because of the revelation which came upon me when I took a closer look at the situation in the world today. I too was faced with many trials in my everyday life. Still, under immense duress, I persevered. I learnt to be thankful for the little things in life. It is my hope that this book will serve as an example of the power of perseverance, and that no matter how bad and hopeless things may appear, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. May this book help to guide you on your journey towards the light.